Comparison

Widget Box Interactive Widgets vs StandBy Widgets 17 Wallpapers

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Widget Box Interactive Widgets

This app offers interactive Halloween-themed widgets, icons, themes, wallpapers, and fonts to customize your device. It features a unique StandBy mode widget for iOS 17, playable games directly on your home screen, and a dynamic search widget.

Highlights
  • Interactive Halloween widgets
  • iOS 17 StandBy Mode widget
  • Home screen games (Tic Tac Toe, Memory)
  • Customizable fonts
  • HD wallpapers and themes
  • Themed icons
  • Dynamic search widget
Features
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Widget Box proudly leads the way as the first app globally to introduce Interactive Widgets! And now in Halloween custom, blending seamlessly with the cutting-edge features of iOS 17! Dive into a world of enchantment with Widget Box, your ultimate destination for Halloween-themed interactive widgets, icons, themes, wallpapers, and fonts—each meticulously designed to elevate your device's aesthetic. Spooktacular StandBy Mode for iOS 17: Embrace the bewitching vibes with our StandBy widget, uniquely tailored for iOS 17. Experience the magic as your device transforms into a Halloween spectacle in standby mode. Interactive Halloween Games: Engage in the Halloween-themed Tic Tac Toe game, as well as the classic memory game, ensuring endless entertainment right from your home screen. Fonts for Phones: Customize your texts with groovy font art, adding a touch of spookiness to your messages. Halloween HD Wallpapers and Themes: Transform your home screen into a Halloween masterpiece with our extensive collection of HD wallpapers and themes, ensuring a hauntingly beautiful backdrop for your device. Icons Bursting with Personality: Organize your phone with themed icons that inject flair and festivity into your device's layout. Dynamic Search Widget: Simplify your searches with our free Search widget, enhanced with the power of Microsoft Bing for a seamless search experience. Access Premium Features: While Widget Box provides a free experience, uncover an array of premium features through subscription. Dive into the captivating world of Widget Box with options for monthly, annual, or lifetime subscriptions. Check out our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service: • Privacy Policy: https://fire-arc.com/widgetbox-policy • Terms of Service: https://fire-arc.com/widgetbox-terms • In-app purchase terms: https://fire-arc.com/widgetbox-IAP • Subscription terms: https://fire-arc.com/widgetbox-subscription Love using Widget Box? We'd be thrilled to hear your thoughts and feedback! Reach out to us at support@fire-arc.com. Thanks for being a part of our community!

About

StandBy Widgets 17 Wallpapers

Enhance your iPhone with stunning 4K live wallpapers and interactive widgets designed for iOS 17. Customize your lock screen with dynamic themes, time, events, calendar, weather, and countdown widgets. Keep your device looking fresh with constantly updated designs.

Highlights
  • 4K Live and Depth Wallpapers
  • Interactive Lock Screen Widgets
  • Time, Events, Calendar Widgets
  • Weather and Countdown Widgets
  • Easy Customization
  • Constantly Updated Designs
Features
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Welcome to StandBy Widgets 17 Wallpapers: The Ultimate iOS 17 Playground! Unlock the coolest side of your iPhone with our app. Dive into a world where stunning wallpapers meet the quirkiest widgets, all designed for the latest iOS 17. iOS 17 StandBy Widgets Extravaganza! Dive deep into our widget wonderland, tailored exclusively for iOS 17: - Time: Who needs a watch when your lock screen's this punctual? - Events: From major milestones to those quirky celebrations, we've got reminders on lock. - Calendar: Organize your days, or at least make it look like you do. - Countdown: Big vacation? Birthday bash? Watch the days tick down with glee! - Clock: Global jet-setter or just curious, track time zones in style. - Weather: Sun, rain, or snow - always be in the know. - Process: Set it, track it, achieve it. Your goals have never been this visual. iOS 17 HD Wallpapers: - Live It Up: Dynamic Live and Depth wallpapers that groove with you. - Fresh Looks: From serene scenes to popping patterns, keep your phone's style fresh. - Always New: Because stale is a word we don't know. Lock Screen Specialties: - Interactive Widgets: Enhance your lock screen with interactive widgets that not only look good but add functionality. - Easy Customization: Tailor your lock screen to reflect your style and preferences with just a few taps. Why Go with 17 Wallpapers + StandBy Themes? - Easy-Peasy Customization: Whatever your vibe, we're here to amplify it. - Stay Ahead: We're always in the now, bringing you the latest and greatest. 17 Wallpapers + StandBy Themes - Where iOS 17 gets its groove on! Term of use: https://www.skyrocket-apps.de/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://www.skyrocket-apps.de

Screenshots

Widget Box Interactive Widgets4 screens
StandBy Widgets 17 Wallpapers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Widget Box Interactive Widgets at 46K against StandBy Widgets 17 Wallpapers's 170. StandBy Widgets 17 Wallpapers's advantage is review sentiment (55% vs 40%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Widget Box Interactive Widgets sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and StandBy Widgets 17 Wallpapers sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Widget Box Interactive Widgets against 4.5 for StandBy Widgets 17 Wallpapers. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Widget Box Interactive Widgets has 46K ratings behind it against 170, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of Widget Box Interactive Widgets's written reviews are positive against 55% of StandBy Widgets 17 Wallpapers's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Widget Box Interactive Widgets ships an update weekly, StandBy Widgets 17 Wallpapers every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Widget Box Interactive Widgets versus StandBy Widgets 17 Wallpapers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWidget Box Interactive WidgetsStandBy Widgets 17 Wallpapers
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (46K ratings) — better4.5 (170 ratings)
Positive reviews39.5% of reviews55.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings46K — better170
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size477 MB319 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFireArc Technologies Ltd.Skyrocket Apps Limited

Customer experience

Widget Box Interactive Widgets

All ratings45,922 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral5.5%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews410 reviews
Positive39.5%
Neutral7.1%
Negative53.4%

StandBy Widgets 17 Wallpapers

All ratings170 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral5.9%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive55.0%
Neutral15.0%
Negative30.0%

Bugs and requests

Widget Box Interactive Widgets

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Widgets disappearing or resetting
  • Keyboard issues and incompatibility
  • Charging widget not functioning properly

Requested features

3 requests
  • More free widget options
  • Ability to use own photos/images
  • Better widget stability and reliability

StandBy Widgets 17 Wallpapers

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Widget Box Interactive Widgets

Subscriptions7
  • Premium access3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Premium access3 Days trial2 variants$4.997 Days
  • Premium access7 Days trial$7.997 Days
Show 4 more
  • Premium access3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Premium access$9.991 Month
  • Premium access3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Premium Widgets, Themes & More3 Days trial$24.993 Months
One-time3
  • Premium access$9.99
  • Premium access$19.99
  • Premium access$39.99
7 purchases

StandBy Widgets 17 Wallpapers

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly Subscription$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$2.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$7.991 Month
Show 2 more
  • Yearly Premium$9.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Access$19.99
  • Lifetime Access$29.99

Questions

Is Widget Box Interactive Widgets free?
Widget Box Interactive Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StandBy Widgets 17 Wallpapers free?
StandBy Widgets 17 Wallpapers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Widget Box Interactive Widgets or StandBy Widgets 17 Wallpapers?
Widget Box Interactive Widgets is rated higher. Widget Box Interactive Widgets averages 4.6 out of 5 from 46K ratings, while StandBy Widgets 17 Wallpapers averages 4.5 from 170 ratings.
Do Widget Box Interactive Widgets or StandBy Widgets 17 Wallpapers have ads?
Both Widget Box Interactive Widgets and StandBy Widgets 17 Wallpapers show ads.
Which is updated more often, Widget Box Interactive Widgets or StandBy Widgets 17 Wallpapers?
Widget Box Interactive Widgets ships an update weekly, and StandBy Widgets 17 Wallpapers every 4 days. Most recently, Widget Box Interactive Widgets was updated on October 2, 2026 and StandBy Widgets 17 Wallpapers on September 26, 2026.

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